Church of Our Lady of Conception (Prados - MG - Brazil)
by Léo Carvalho
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Léo Carvalho
Taken 13:36, 21/05/2012
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Built in the period 1712 to 1770, its interior is in the rococo style. The cover, decorated with indigenous motifs, is carved in gneisses. The liner is completely covered with paintings. The images are original and date from the eighteenth century. It was listed by IPHAN in 1995 and has been undergoing restoration in the chancel and side altars.
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